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The party went on into the early hours and residents complained they felt intimidated by the behaviour of some of the attendees.

Leicestershire Police received a number of complaints as a result.

Yesterday, officers handed the student a letter to formally warn her that further breaches of her tenancy agreement could result in legal action and eviction, possibly from her course at De Montfort University, (DMU).

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Officers said the company which owns the block had become aware of the woman's actions and had asked her to cancel the party.

However, officers said, she failed to take the advice.

In a statement on social media today, the DMU beat officer Pc Sam Burton said: "While the majority of students do host house parties sensibly with groups of friends, due to the open invitation for this party on social media numbers far beyond control attended and caused fear and intimidation to other residents of this block.

"Some were prevented getting into their accommodation by groups of males in vehicles blocking the exits.

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"Whilst the occupier of the flat may not have been responsible for some or all of the actions of this group, despite prior warnings to cancel the event, they refused.

"Before advertising your next party on social media consider what consequences this could have on your accommodation, your degree and your future aspirations.

"Along with our university partners and local authorities we will take robust actions on events that place the safety of others at risk and cause significant disruption to other members of the community."